Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate) is used as a vasodilator in the treatment of peripheral and cerebral vascular disorders. Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate) is also claimed to enhance cellular oxidative capacity thereby protecting cells against the results of ischemia.
Indications
Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, Sedative in combined anaesthesia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Alzheimer's disease, Dementia.
Contraindications
Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate)
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate), which give rise to further complications include Hepatitis, Hepatic failure. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate) include Hypotension, Convulsions, Unconsciousness. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Rashes, Epigastric pain.
Warnings
A sufficient amount of liquid should be taken during treatment to maintain an adequate level of diuresis.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pediatrics, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
8.571 mg/kg (8.6 (8.571)) As recommended. PO — For at least 3 months
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
Not indicated in this age group ( ) —
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Naftidrofuryl (Oxalate) was found.
Storage
Caps Store Below 20°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.